Hyderabad

The Telangana government has appointed SBICAPS to reassess Hyderabad Metro Phase-I valuation and financing despite completing a similar exercise last year. The move has triggered questions over the earlier valuation, a Rs 84-crore upfront fee, and delays in securing loans for the takeover

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Tuesday visited the residence of Telangana movement leader Gottimukkala Padmarao in Kukatpally and paid tributes.

Heavy rains in catchment areas have led to a steady rise in the water level of Himayat Sagar reservoir since Monday morning. The HMWSSB said officials are monitoring the situation and has urged the residents downstream to remain vigilant.

Hyderabad received intermittent rainfall late Monday night, bringing brief relief from heat before temperatures rose again close to 40 degree Celsius. The IMD forecast cloudy skies with light to moderate rain or thundershowers in the city over the next 24 hours

A 34-year-old Manikonda resident with beta thalassemia regained mobility after doctors at CARE Hospitals, Hitech City performed a complex spine surgery. The procedure removed abnormal tissue pressing on the spinal cord, preventing possible paralysis and restoring his ability to walk

Tata Consultancy Services has opened registrations for the 2026 edition of its flagship inter-school quiz, InQuizitive, for students in Hyderabad. The competition will be held across 12 cities, with top teams advancing to the national finale in Mumbai

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of a massive scam involving Hyderabad Metro Rail assets worth Rs 30,000 crore. He alleged political collusion over Metro expansion delays and criticised governance and welfare policy failures

End credits of Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent Season 2 have gone viral for listing a large legal team, sparking memes online. The expanded legal presence is being linked to Season 1 controversies and stricter compliance measures by the makers

The Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a disproportionate assets case against Nizamabad District Prohibition and Excise Superintendent K. Mallareddy and conducted raids at his residence and other premises in Nizamabad and Hyderabad.

ICC, UNICEF UK and ECB will host a matchday takeover at Lord’s during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match between England and West Indies. The initiative aims to raise funds and awareness for UNICEF’s global child support programmes

Rishabh Pant is set to return to Delhi Capitals, while Kuldeep Yadav joins Lucknow Super Giants in a major IPL trade. Pant rejoined DC at a revised fee, and Kuldeep moves after a successful spell with the franchise since 2022

Suryansh Shedge has replaced injured Nitish Kumar Reddy in India’s T20I squads for the series against Ireland and England. Nitish was ruled out due to quadriceps discomfort, while Suryansh earned selection following strong performances for India A and Mumbai

Tension prevailed at a government school in Hyderabad during an ABVP-led state-wide bandh against school rationalisation plans. Activists stormed the campus, leading to heated exchanges with police and subsequent detentions, while the group demanded policy rollback and fee regulation measures

Several BRS leaders, including Vemula Prashanth Reddy, were placed under preventive house arrest ahead of a farmers’ protest against Telangana’s urea distribution app. BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao criticised the Congress government over the arrests and fertiliser shortages

A protest by girl students near Sagar Ring Road in Hyderabad turned tense after police intervened to clear traffic. Allegations of high-handedness against an Adibatla police officer went viral, with social media users demanding action over the incident

India pacer Kranti Gaud reflects on her journey from a small village to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup success. She speaks about family sacrifices, challenges faced as a fast bowler, and her aim for the T20 World Cup 2026

A 16-year-old student allegedly died by suicide at his home in Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills. Police said he had been emotionally distressed since his mother’s death two years ago. Family members found him unconscious, and doctors declared him dead on arrival

A passenger was arrested at Hyderabad’s RGIA airport after security personnel found two live bullets in his luggage during screening. The man, a Visakhapatnam resident, failed to produce valid documents, and police are investigating the source of the ammunition

Blood sugar spikes are not caused only by sweets and desserts. Several everyday foods such as white rice, bread, fruit juices, packaged snacks and sweetened drinks can also raise glucose levels quickly when consumed without fibre, protein or proper balance

A new paddle sport called Zapminton is gaining attention among recreational players for its easy setup and portability. Combining elements of badminton and paddle games, it can be played indoors or outdoors and is emerging as a family-friendly activity option

A woman was arrested in Hyderabad's LB Nagar for allegedly strangling her husband, a vegetable vendor, and attempting to stage the death as a suicide. An autopsy confirmed homicide, leading police to register a murder case.

A major fire erupted at a furniture manufacturing unit in Gudimalkapur, Hyderabad, and spread to two adjoining workshops. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours using four fire engines, while authorities launched an inquiry into the cause

A 19-year-old degree student, Pranamya, died after accidentally falling from the fifth floor of her apartment building in Miyapur, Hyderabad. She suffered severe head injuries and later succumbed while undergoing treatment at a private hospital.

Widespread overnight rains drenched Hyderabad and its suburbs, bringing cooler weather on Tuesday. Chandanagar and Ramachandrapuram recorded the highest rainfall at 12.7 cm, while moderate rain spells are forecast across the city during the day